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Taboola

Content discovery and native advertising platform

Software Development Team Leader - Production Engineering

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
HybridThree days in-office per week required.
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience leading and managing software development teams.
  • Experience developing large-scale distributed systems and a solid understanding of production system infrastructure.
  • Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, and concurrent or multithreaded programming.
  • At least 5 years of programming experience in Java or an equivalent object-oriented language.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL.
  • High proficiency in a Linux environment.
  • A Bachelor of Science in computer science or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and drive alignment.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of developers, driving software development efforts from concept to delivery.
  • Provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance to support the team's personal and professional growth.
  • Own services end to end by designing, developing, deploying, measuring, and maintaining them.
  • Build and evolve large-scale real-time systems, including core framework code used across research and development.
  • Improve observability, monitoring, and logging to proactively detect and resolve performance issues.
  • Leverage generative AI tools to accelerate development velocity across the research and development organization and support growth of the recommendation engine.
  • Collaborate with software engineering team members.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with big data tools.
  • Knowledge of algorithms, data mining, and machine learning.

About the company

Taboola is a digital advertising platform for content discovery and native advertising. It places sponsored content recommendations on publishers' sites to monetize content and drive engagement, with advertisers paying on a cost-per-click basis. The platform uses algorithms to suggest articles and videos based on user behavior and shares revenue with publishers. It also offers analytics tools like Taboola Trends to optimize campaigns and operates globally across desktop and mobile.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $476.8 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose 22.8% to $55.5 million.
  • Realize ID claims 2.4x conversion efficiency, strengthening Taboola's performance-marketing pitch into 2027.
  • Goal.com renewed through December 2028, and Taboola keeps adding publisher and agency hires globally.

What critics are saying

  • August 5, 2026 guidance miss triggered a 27.5% plunge and October 20 lawsuit deadline.
  • Taboola removed low-quality publishers in Q2 2026, exposing dependence on fragile supply quality.
  • Google, Meta, and AI-native answer engines squeeze open-web monetization; Taboola's publisher economics erode fast.

What makes Taboola unique

  • Taboola owns open-web publisher inventory across NBC News, Yahoo, Samsung, and Xiaomi, powering Realize.
  • Realize ID, launched September 22, 2026, fuses publisher and advertiser first-party signals.
  • Dianomi acquisition announced September 18, 2026 deepens premium finance distribution and brand-safe advertiser access.

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Benefits

Child Care - Child Care Benefits, Family Medical Leave, Flexible Work Schedule, Generous Parental Leave, Return-to-work program post parental leave

Health Insurance & Wellness - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Vision Benefits, Wellness Programs, Mental Health Benefits

Retirement - 401(K) Matching, Company Equity, Match charitable contributions, Performance Bonus

Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Time, Paid Holidays

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Associated Press
Oct 13th, 2026
Taboola investors face October 20 lead plaintiff deadline after 27.5% share price plunge

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Taboola.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: TBLA) on behalf of investors that bought its securities between May 6, 2026 and August 4, 2026. Law firm Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP said investors seeking lead plaintiff status must apply to the court by October 20, 2026. The complaint alleges Taboola misled investors about the value of its publisher relationships. On August 5, 2026, the company reported second quarter revenue of $476.8 million, short of its $492-$505 million guidance. Its chief executive officer cited headwinds from the decision to remove low-quality publishers. Taboola's share price fell $1.46, or 27.5%, to close at $3.84 that day.

EventFAQs
Oct 6th, 2026
Sodexo appoints Sarabjeet Ghadiok as Head of Marketing.

Sodexo appoints Sarabjeet Ghadiok as Head of Marketing. October 6, 2026 Sodexo has appointed Sarabjeet Ghadiok as Head of Marketing, bringing experience across media, sales and business development to the role. Ghadiok joins Sodexo from Taboola, where he served as Senior Client Partner. In his new role, he will lead the company's marketing function and bring his experience across multiple industries to the position. Over the course of his career, Ghadiok has held leadership roles at Bzinga, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Viacom18 Media and Times Network. His professional experience spans media, hospitality, sales and business development, giving him a diverse background as he takes on the marketing leadership role at Sodexo. The appointment comes as Ghadiok moves into a role focused on supporting Sodexo's marketing initiatives and strengthening its engagement with its audiences and stakeholders.

Upgrade Magazine
Oct 4th, 2026
Taboola expands publisher network in PH.

Taboola expands publisher network in PH. Through the partnerships, GMA Network, Philstar and Manila Bulletin will leverage Taboola's technology to deepen reader engagement, personalize content experiences and create new monetization opportunities, including through Taboola Feed, Newsroom and Taboola News. 12 hours ago Taboola announced exclusive partnerships with GMA Network, Philstar Global and Manila Bulletin, expanding its premium publisher network in the Philippines. Through the partnerships, GMA Network, Philstar and Manila Bulletin will leverage Taboola's technology to deepen reader engagement, personalize content experiences and create new monetization opportunities, including through Taboola Feed, Newsroom and Taboola News. GMA Network is one of the Philippines' leading media organizations, reaching audiences across broadcast and digital platforms. Philstar Global is among the Philippines' leading English-language digital news publishers with strong readership among professionals and urban audiences. Manila Bulletin is one of the country's oldest and most respected English-language news organizations, serving readers across national news, business, lifestyle and opinion. Together, these partnerships further expand Taboola's work with leading premium publishers across the country. The announcement builds on Taboola's existing publisher relationships in the Philippines, including Inquirer, Summit Media, PEP.ph and Philstar Life, further strengthening the company's premium publisher network across the country's digital publishing ecosystem. As publishers continue to evolve their digital strategies, many are investing in technologies that help deepen audience relationships while creating sustainable business models. Through these partnerships, GMA Network, Philstar Global and Manila Bulletin will leverage Taboola's platform to deliver more engaging content experiences for readers while supporting their long-term digital growth. "GMA Network, Philstar and Manila Bulletin have built trusted relationships with audiences across the Philippines," said Adam Singolda, Founder and CEO of Taboola. "These partnerships significantly expand Taboola's work with premium publishers in the market and reflect our commitment to helping them deepen audience engagement, strengthen monetization and build sustainable digital businesses through our technology." "People are consuming content across more digital platforms than ever, and we're constantly looking for ways to make those experiences more relevant and engaging. Our partnership with Taboola helps audiences discover more of the content they value, while supporting our broader vision for a stronger, more connected digital ecosystem," said Dennis Augusto L. Caharian, President & COO, GMA Network Inc. "This partnership is an important step toward deeper audience insight. By leveraging Taboola's technology, we are transforming how we deliver our journalism to ensure it is more relevant, accessible, and timely for our readers. It empowers us to make data-driven decisions that enhance audience retention and reach, supporting Philstar.com's business growth without compromising the quality and integrity of our journalism. Ultimately, we are making it easier for readers to connect with the content that matters to them while upholding the trust the Philstar brand represents," said Rose Anne, COO, Philstar Global Corporation. The partnerships reinforce Taboola's continued investment in the Philippines and its broader commitment to supporting premium publishers across Southeast Asia. By helping GMA Network, Philstar Global and Manila Bulletin strengthen audience engagement, unlock sustainable monetization opportunities and deliver better digital experiences, Taboola continues to expand its work with leading media organizations across the Open Web.

Associated Press
Oct 1st, 2026
Taboola faces class action lawsuit after shares plunge 27.5% on missed revenue guidance

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Taboola.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: TBLA) on behalf of investors who purchased securities between 6 May and 4 August 2026. Law firm Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer alleges the company misled investors regarding the value of its publisher relationships. On 5 August 2026, Taboola reported second quarter revenue of $476.8 million, missing guidance of $492–$505 million. During an earnings call, the chief executive said the quarter faced headwinds due to "the decision to remove low-quality publishers that were not delivering value for advertisers". Following the announcement, Taboola's share price fell $1.46, or 27.5%, closing at $3.84 per share. The deadline for investors to seek lead plaintiff status is 20 October 2026.

PR Newswire
Sep 23rd, 2026
Taboola launches Realize ID to combat data fragmentation, advertisers see 2.4x conversion uplift

Taboola has launched Realize ID, a unified identity solution designed to help performance marketers track consumer intent across the fragmented open web. The platform addresses challenges posed by consumers spending nearly 13 hours daily across multiple devices and platforms, with 70% now using generative AI search in shopping decisions. Realize ID consolidates fragmented data into a unified view of high-intent prospects by analysing media consumption signals, ad interactions, and buying behaviours. Early results show advertisers achieving up to 2.4 times improvement in conversion efficiency. The solution leverages Taboola's first-party data from both publisher and advertiser sides, capturing complete consumer journeys in real time. Major brands including El Corte Inglés, Ergo, and Axis Max Life Insurance are already using the platform to target consumers during critical purchase decision moments.